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Dive into the richly detailed narrative of the Civil War, a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece by Rhodes. This comprehensive overview not only chronicles the key battles and influential generals but also delves into the intricate politics, economics, and international relations of the era. Rhodes skillfully distinguishes between fact and opinion, ensuring clarity as he illuminates the strategies and mindsets that shaped this tumultuous period. Engaging and insightful, this account of the Civil War promises to captivate and educate readers alike. NOTE Footnotes will not be read but can be found...

Immerse yourself in this Pulitzer Prize-winning account of the Civil War, penned by the esteemed historian Rhodes in 1918. This expertly crafted overview goes beyond mere battles and generals, providing a rich exploration of the political, economic, and international factors that shaped this tumultuous period. Rhodes offers valuable insights into the strategies and mindsets of the time, clearly distinguishing between facts and his personal perspectives. Comprehensive and engaging, this history promises to enlighten and captivate readers at every turn. NOTE Footnotes will not be read but can be...

Step into the tumultuous era of Abraham Lincolns presidency, a time overshadowed by uncertainty and the looming threat to the nation itself. This captivating biography, meticulously crafted by Ward Hill Lamon—Lincolns first Secret Service agent and trusted confidant—offers an intimate glimpse into the challenges Lincoln faced as he navigated his way to the presidency. Edited by his daughter, Dorothy Lamon, this account reveals the dramatic details of Lincolns perilous journey to his inauguration, his approach to daily presidential dilemmas, and his intricate relationships with the ...

The consensus view of the Civil War - that it was first and foremost a war to restore the Union, and an antislavery war only later when it became necessary for Union victory - dies here. James Oakes’s groundbreaking history shows how deftly Lincoln and congressional Republicans pursued antislavery throughout the war, pragmatic in policy but steadfast on principle. In the disloyal South the federal government quickly began freeing slaves, immediately and without slaveholder compensation, as they fled to Union lines.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Forgotten Man and Coolidge offers a stunning revision of our last great period of idealism, the 1960s, with burning relevance for our contemporary challenges. ""Great Society is accurate history that reads like a novel, covering the high hopes and...

From the ""preeminent historian of Reconstruction"" (New York Times Book Review), the prize-winning classic work on the post-Civil War period that shaped modern America. Eric Foner's ""masterful treatment of one of the most complex periods of American history"" (New Republic) redefined how the...